In Memory

John Matthews

John Paul passed away on Christmas Eve, 2011, of a heart attack.

He is survived by his wife, Penny Beaty Matthews; and brother, Jerry Matthews. Funeral services was conducted Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church, 3475 Lebanon Road, by Dr. Poly Rouse, with visitation following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heart Beat Ministries, Hermitage Hills Baptist Church.

John Paul was a really good friend. I miss all his e-mails that he sent me. The last e-mail I got from him was the night before he passed away and I still have it on my computer. That is one e-mail I won't delete. Miss you JP.

Every Saturday night I miss your call. You were my source of so much info but mainly kept me apprised of our classmates. Most people don't know you and Barbara introduced me to carolyn while we lived together at MTSU. May you continue to rest in peace my friend. I promise not to tell all our activities.

Like a lot of old classmates, we lost contact over the years. About 3 or 4 years before he passed away, I received a call. It was JP. We just talked and caught up on each other. We did this a couple of times each year after that until his death. I truly miss his calls.